(Feb. 1, 2012) -- The RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January indicated that, although conditions in the manufacturing sector continued to improve, the rate of improvement slowed sharply. Also, the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded for the 30th consecutive month in January 2012, and the pace of growth accelerated as indicated by the ISM manufacturing index rising to 54.1 from 53.1 in December 2011.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- The Glen Ellis Campground in Bartlett will host the second annual “Boots ‘N Bling” Charity Auction and Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, June 2, to raise funds for Starting Point, Services for Victims of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, reports the Conway Daily Sun.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- The Daily Mail reports that a Rainham man was living a life of luxury -- owning an expensive Winnebago caravan, two speedboats and several other vehicles -- but was fraudulently claiming more than £50,000 in housing and council tax benefits.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- MyFox Houston writes that a dozen cars, six tractor-trailers and a motorhome collided early Sunday shortly after authorities reopened I-75 near Gainesville. It had been closed for more than three hours because of poor visibility from fog and smoke from a fire.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- The Infinite Hinge replaces bulky and cumbersome spring and cable designs of conventional trailer ramp door systems with an enclosed torsion-based hinge. Correct Track Trailer Alignment Systems allow consumers to correct the alignment of their trailer's suspension. Never Fail Bushings are maintenance free, permanently lubricated, and guaranteed to resist failure.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced that Bob Martin, currently President of Keystone RV, will become RV Group President effective Feb. 1, 2012. Matt Zimmerman, currently Vice President of Sales for Keystone RV, succeeds Martin as President of Keystone. David Chupp, currently Vice President of Finance for Keystone, has been named its Chief Operating Officer.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- Ocean Lakes teammates will recognize unofficial holidays that have fun themes and provide activities in park and online to campground guests. Special days that Ocean Lakes plans to celebrate in February include "Ice Cream for Breakfast Day" Feb. 4 and "Love Your Pet Day" Feb. 20.

(Feb. 1, 2012) -- North America dropped to 15.1 percent of the worldwide Internet audience in 2011, according to comScore. Global use of the web as a business tool is increasing and international web development accommodates the borderless nature of the Internet.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- PRVCA released America’s Largest RV Show’s 2012 Show Drawing Kit and space reservations are rolling in, the group announced today. The deposit deadline to participate in the drawing is April 2, and the actual show drawing will be held May 9 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Penn.

(Jan. 31, 2012) -- The 1-year-old SeeDealerCost.com website is now listing what it claims are invoice prices and suggested manufacturer retail prices for several Dutchmen, Keystone, and Heartland brands -- along with a few Jayco, Forest River, CrossRoads, and Coachmen brands. Heartland’s Brady said if a dealer was the source of pricing information, he or she may have violated the company’s dealer agreement.